Arsenal would offer a player as a component of a component exchange agreement to get Sporting Lisbon prodigy Joelson Fernandes.
Nicknamed the ”new Cristiano Ronaldo”, Fernandes, 17, is one of Europe’s most wanted teenagers thanks to his performances for the Portuguese team.
The under-17 alien is emerging at the same academy that produced players such as Ronaldo, Nani and Ricardo Quaresma.
The Gunners reportedly had an offer of 29 million pounds rejected for the Fernandes, who have a clause of about 40 million pounds.
But Arsenal are unwilling to pay those fees in advance and are exploring the option of a more money-back deal to hire Fernandes, according to the Daily Star.
Manager Mikel Arteta is able to integrate tactics with multiple players as he seeks to rebuild his team before his first full season at the Emirates spotlight.
Matteo Guendouzi was ashamed of the Spaniard after his dispute with Neal Maupay in June and set out to leave.
Midfielder Lucas Torreira and flexible right-back Ainsley Matiland-Niles are also connected to exits and can be used to close fernandes’ deal on the line.
But the Gunners face festivals across Europe in their quest for teenagers, with Borussia Dortmund and Juventus following the situation.
Meanwhile, Arsenal will announce Willian’s signing in the coming days following the departure of the Brazilian winger from Chelsea this summer.
Arteta is willing to balance her first team with experienced Premier League artists such as Willian and talent.
The head of the Gunners was inspired by what he saw from Fernandes, but is aware that he has a limited budget amid the monetary constraints created by the coronavirus outbreak.
However, Arsenal hope that an agreement can be reached, as Fernandes is represented through Kia Joorabchian.
The super agent has also negotiated agreements to bring clients David Luiz and Cedric Soares to the Emirates, while also representing Willian and having a close relationship with Gunners bosses.
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